Is That Kidney Pain Vs. Back Pain?
You can easily be confused when experiencing pain in the lower back area of your body. You might not be able to conclude if it’s kidney pain or back pain.
How Do You Where The Pain Is?
- Location Of Pain: If it’s back pain, you will feel the pain in the back’s lower back area. And if the pain is your kidney, you will feel the pain a little high and deep in the body. Also, note that kidney pain is in one or both sides, usually under your rib cage.
- How Constant Is The Pain? Kidney pain will not go away with the movement of your body. But if it’s a pain in your back, it can lessen when you change your body position.
What Are Some Signs That The Pain Is In Your Back?
- The pain will go across one leg
- You will feel more like a stabbing pain than constant pain
- It can worsen with certain activities.
- You will feel the pain has lessened when you rest or lie down.
What Are Some Other Symptoms You Should Keep An Eye Out On?
Depending on what’s the cause of your pain, you might experience some other symptoms too. If you are experiencing any of these signs, immediately contact your doctor because you might be having kidney problems:
- Fever
- Body aches
- Tiredness
You should immediately speak to your doctor if you have a urinary tract infection or if you notice blood in your urine.
What Is the Treatment For Kidney Pain?
If you need to undergo a kidney treatment, your doctor will have to begin finding its cause. This may require some medical tests, which are:
You will have first undergo a urine test to check for blood, protein, and white blood cells.
Secondly, an ultrasound will help the doctor look for kidney stones.
If you are experiencing back pain and are unsure if it’s back pain or kidney pain, visit Rheumatology Care Of North Houston for a quick check-up. For more information, call us at 832-538-9779.